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At the All-Russian Grain Forum, the deputy head of the Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance (Rosselkhoznadzor) stated that Russian grain suppliers are now the second largest in terms of volume of supplies to Mexico and are aiming to become leaders. Grain exports have increased by 14%: to Mexico - 297.6 thousand tons since the beginning of 2024. Purchases of grain have also increased by countries such as India, Vietnam, Indonesia, Bangladesh, Georgia, Iraq, and others.

On January 29, 2025, the company "Chaykovskaya Poultry Farm" was fined for violating the rules of keeping birds on the factory premises in the Perm Krai. The violations were identified by the Rosselkhoznadzor during an inspection, where the presence of trees near the workshop was found, which could contribute to bird breeding.

At the event, a specialized class was opened at the Orenburg Agricultural University with the support of the Pegas-Agro plant. The class will become a space for innovation in agricultural education. The plant manufactures modern sprayers-spreaders and is a key player in Russia.

The university plays an important role in training qualified specialists for the agricultural industry complex of the region.

World wheat prices have fallen: CBOT -4.38%, KCBT -3.93%, MGE -4.23%.

On the Chicago exchange, corn dropped by 2.65%, rice is at $15.00/cwt.

Russia has banned wheat imports from Kazakhstan due to quarantine. The quality of wheat in Russia exceeds 2023 standards.

CIS countries have agreed on direct grain supplies. Grain yields in the countries: Belarus - over 9.7 million tons, Kazakhstan - 25.8 million tons, Ukraine - 42.8 million tons.

In 1944, Mexico imported 60% of its wheat. Norman Borlaug created a wheat improvement program, increasing crop yields by 6 times.

Heritable Agriculture uses AI to create plants with desired traits. Other companies also enhance crop yields through genetics.

The antimonopoly authority has requested data on the production and sales of mayonnaise, oil, margarine, and salt. Companies with a dominant position in the market must comply with competition laws, including a ban on inflated prices. In case of violations, response measures may be applied.

Production of sugar in India may decrease due to lack of rainfall, which could lead to sugar imports in 2024. The low productivity in Maharashtra and Karnataka raises concerns about export bans and the potential for India to become a net sugar importer. The production decrease could amount to 26.9 million tons, while domestic consumption is on the rise.

Petunia seeds do not require stratification, but for older ones you can perform it: place them on a damp napkin, cover the container, and put it in the refrigerator for a week. This will help improve germination. Distribute new seeds on the soil, not burying them, and keep them moist.

The Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance (Rosselkhoznadzor) issued a certificate for the vessel Wadi Safaga with wheat for GASC at the request from Egypt, as reported by "The Moscow Times".

In addition, TD RIF received certificates for two ships with wheat. Wadi Safaga has already departed from the port. All the information was provided by Reuters.

Cheeses come in different varieties: hard (for example, Parmesan), soft (for example, Mascarpone), and semi-hard (for example, Dutch cheese). It is important to pay attention to the composition of the cheese and its shelf life to avoid mold and preserve its taste.

A new solution has been proposed to increase the yield and quality of rice - using biostimulants based on fermented chitin and rice bran. The experiment showed an increase in the yield of RD69 rice varieties by 73% and HGD by 30%, a decrease in the level of fast-absorbing glucose, and an increase in the content of antioxidants.

It is recommended to use the product for biological rice cultivation.

Grain quotes on exchanges on 24.11.23: corn on CBOT decreased by 5.50 ¢ to 463.25 ¢/bsh, SRW wheat on CBOT dropped by 7.00 ¢ to 548.75 ¢/bsh, HRW wheat on KCBT decreased by 12.50 ¢ to 602.00 ¢/bsh, HRS wheat on MGE decreased by 14.00 ¢ to 696.75 ¢/bsh, oats on CBOT increased by 3.50 ¢ to 373.00 ¢/bsh, rough rice on CBOT increased by 0.27 usd/cwt to 17.57 usd/cwt.